Wildwood Lake Family Campground is now Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA

posted on August 27, 2009 in Events, Press Releases, Tourism Businesses

Medina, New York (August 26, 2009) - The former Wildwood Lake Family Campground will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate its becoming the newest jewel in the Kampgrounds of America system.The campground, now named the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA, is taking afforable family camping to a new level in Orleans County by joining the KOA system of more than 450 parks in North America. Kampgrounds of America, the world’s largest system of family camping parks, brings the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA international exposure through KOA.com, the world’s most popular camping website, as well as the annual KOA Directory, which prints more than 1 million copies each year for for distribution to campers around the globe.

The Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA offers a number of amenities that are tailored to keep a busy family entertained. There is a brand new heated pool, a 13-acre lake with sand beach, boat rentals and great fishing. The KOA rents two types of kabins, a recreational vehicle as well as golf carts. The owners and staff also plan and host themed activities weekly, which include fire truck rides, crafts, bingo and live music. Families have come to expect a higher level of service and amenities, and that is what they’ll continue to get at the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA. There’s even wireless internet available.

“We are thrilled to add a campground of the quality of the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA to our system,” said Jim Rogers, CEO of Kampgrounds of America Inc. “This campground has fantastic owners and a well-trained staff, and it’s a great fit for KOA.”

“We are very excited to be the newest KOA in New York State and the only KOA in Orleans County,” said owner Robert Kaiser. “We are part of the 450-campground Kampgrounds of America system, the largest system of campgrounds in North America, and that’s pretty special.”

For more info:

Robert & Rachel Kaiser
Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA
2711 County Line Road
Medina, NY 14103
585-735-3310
info@medinakoa.co.

Visit the Medina/Wildwood Lake KOA website at www.KOA.com.

Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Receives Award

posted on June 10, 2009 in Press Releases

DATE: 28 May 2009
FROM: The Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Committee
CONTACT: Peg Wiley, Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 The Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Committee is very pleased to announce they have been awarded an important and critical grant that will enable reconstruction to begin of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse at Point Breeze, Oak Orchard Harbor, Orleans County. The $85,000 Environmental Protection Fund award matches local funds raised by the committee for the historic reconstruction. The total estimated cost for the timber-framed historically correct structure, with accompanying site elements consisting of the Children’s Peace Garden, the circular brick walkway with compass rose and benches carved of native Medina Stone, is estimated at $170,000. The realization of this project to Orleans County promises to revitalize the area by drawing heritage travelers along the Seaway Trail and the Western Erie Canal Heritage Corridor. This project is one of many in the western New York area focused on creating a tourism and recreation based economy by re-creating their rich history and heritage for public benefit and community enhancement. Upon completion of the lighthouse, the committee will focus on establishment of a maritime museum to promote local and regional history. For more information, to see the site plan, become a member, purchase a personalized brick for the walkway, sponsor a Medina sandstone bench or the compass rose, go to www.oakorchardlighthouse.org.

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